Flights from Des Moines to Portland
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Denver
- 6h 59m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $304
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 1,471 mi (2,368 km)
fastest
Via Denver
6h 59m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $414
Via Las Vegas
7h 47m
with the connection
Via Chicago
8h 27m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $304
Via Dallas
8h 35m
with the connection
Des Moines to Dallas
flight 2h 14m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Portland: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Portland
flight 3h 21m
two ticketsfrom $304
Via Los Angeles
8h 35m
with the connection
Des Moines to Los Angeles
flight 4h 3m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Portland: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Portland
flight 1h 32m
two ticketsfrom $313
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Des Moines to cities closest to Portland
Des Moines to Las Vegas
Las Vegas: 755 mi (1,215 km) from Portland, flight 3h 15m
Des Moines to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 825 mi (1,328 km) from Portland, flight 4h 3m
from $186
Des Moines to Denver
Denver: 981 mi (1,579 km) from Portland, flight 2h
from $260
Des Moines to Dallas
Dallas: 1,631 mi (2,625 km) from Portland, flight 2h 14m
from $112
Des Moines to Chicago
Chicago: 1,755 mi (2,824 km) from Portland, flight 1h 40m
from $108
Des Moines to Atlanta
Atlanta: 2,169 mi (3,490 km) from Portland, flight 2h 9m
from $261
To Portland from cities closest to Des Moines
Omaha to Portland
Omaha: 122 mi (196 km) from Des Moines, flight 6h 15m
Kansas City to Portland
Kansas City: 179 mi (288 km) from Des Moines, flight 5h 55m
from $266
Minneapolis to Portland
Minneapolis: 235 mi (378 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 50m
from $157
Chicago to Portland
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 47m
from $183
Indianapolis to Portland
Indianapolis: 411 mi (661 km) from Des Moines, flight 8h 1m
from $180
Denver to Portland
Denver: 608 mi (979 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 59m
from $124
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Portland?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.
What is the fastest way to fly from Des Moines to Portland?
Via Denver: 2h to the connection, 1h 59m after it, about 6h 59m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Des Moines to Portland with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $304. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Des Moines and Portland?
Denver (6h 59m total), Las Vegas (7h 47m total), Chicago (8h 27m total), Dallas (8h 35m total) and Los Angeles (8h 35m total).
How far is Portland from Des Moines?
1,471 mi (2,368 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.